How far is Southport, NY from Horseheads, NY?
The driving distance from Southport, NY to Horseheads, NY is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Horseheads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Horseheads.
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Start on Clemens Center Parkway
83 m · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway
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Continue on Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1897 ft · 46 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street
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Take the ramp left
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Horseheads
2959 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport and Horseheads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.59 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy leaving Southport and Mostly Sunny near Horseheads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to Horseheads?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elmira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Southport and 5 miles from Horseheads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Southport and Mostly Sunny near Horseheads.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Horseheads. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.48 km).
#1 Southport
Town in New York state
| Population | 9,622 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548000, -76.8191200 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horseheads
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 42.1670200, -76.8205100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-76.820473, 42.167029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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